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Sony DSC-TX30/B, DSCTX30P, DSCTX30/P, DSCTX30D Avchd format, Recording and playback on the camera

Models: DSCTX30D DSC-TX30 DSCTX30P DSCTX30/P DSC-TX30/B DSCTX30/D

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AVCHD format

The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i*1 or 720p*2 specification using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.

The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compression format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc.

Recording and playback on the camera

Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below.

Video signal*3:

1080 60i-compatible device

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920×1080/60i, 1440×1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920×1080/50i, 1440×1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch

Recording media: Memory card

*1 1080i specification

A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system.

*2 720p specification

A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system.

*3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera.

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Top Contents listBack to top Before Use Operating the camera Operating the cameraCustomizing the desired items Top page Operating the camera Shooting still images ShootingShooting movies Viewing Viewing still imagesViewing burst images Viewing movies Top page Useful shooting functions Before Use Operating the cameraShooting Viewing Useful viewing functions Top page Useful viewing functions Before Use Changing settings Shooting SettingsMain Settings Clock Settings Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Using with your computer Using the softwareRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computer Printing still images PrintingTop page Printing Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera PrecautionsOn cleaning Top page Precautions / About this camera Contents list Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting modeMenu items available for shooting Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view modeMenu items Viewing Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Number of still images and recordable time of movies About this camera Using the camera abroadTrademarks How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Changing the font size Searching a topic by keywordReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Supports Micro USB compatible device List of shooting mode icons List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode iconsList of icons displayed on the screen Display Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons Display Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory In-Camera Guide Taking advantage of the touch panel Screen Action Operating method Related Topic Using Menu items ShootingCustomizing the desired items Back to top Using Menu items Viewing Changing camera settings Customizing the desired items Customizing Menu itemsTaking advantage of customization Swapping Menu icons inside the customization area Reducing the number of icons in the customization area Shooting still images Back to top Operation Settings Zoom bar Zoom Still imagesAvailable zoom Top page Shooting Shooting still images Zoom Still images Zoom scale Details Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Top page Shooting Shooting movies Shooting movies Shooting moviesZoom Movies Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Top page Shooting Shooting movies Zoom Movies Zoom MoviesAvailable zoom Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Back to top Mode. Details Shooting mode functionsTV. Details Features of Auto shooting modes When to use Restricted Mode FunctionsIntelligent Auto On Scene Recognition Scene Superior Auto Scene Recognition Overlaying processing Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus Tips for defocusing the backgroundBackground Defocus Position of the subject and the background Zoom scale and position of the subject Program Auto 3D Still Image Tips for shooting 3D images ISweep Panorama Tips for shooting a panoramic image To shoot a 360 degree panoramic image Related Topic Picture Effect Page To add an effect when shooting panoramic image To add an effect to a movie For still images Scene SelectionFor movies Page Page Related Topic Viewing still images Top page Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still imagesTaking advantage of dragging operations Displays the next/previous image Playback zoom To save enlarged imagesTop page Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom To save enlarged images Wide Zoom Top page Viewing Viewing still images Wide Zoom Viewing burst images Tilt playbackTop page Viewing Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Tilt playback Unfold View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Back to top Unfold Viewing movies On the movie viewing screenTop page Viewing Viewing movies Viewing movies Button Action View Mode Back to top To display only movies on the index screen Scrolling the panoramic images for display Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Functions available in REC modes Functions available for each shooting modeFunctions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Menu items available for each shooting mode Menu items Menu items Still images Movies Still images Panorama Images Illustration Effect Exposure Compensation Tracking focus Tracking a face When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Flash Related Topic LED Light About the LED light Macro Menu items available for each shooting mode LED LightMaximum magnification ratio Zoom scale Back to top Photo Creativity AUTO/OFF Related Topic Cont. Shooting Settings Menu items available for each shooting mode Back to top Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Hints for preventing blur Related Topic Movie shooting scene On Scene Recognition Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Easy Mode Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Related Topic HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Illustration Effect Defocus Effect Soft Skin Effect When Movie Size is set to VGA When Movie Size is set to other than VGAStill Image SizeDual Rec Image size when shooting still images Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image size when shooting using Sweep Panorama Image size in Easy Mode3D Still Image Size 105 Movie Quality/Movie Size Movie Quality recording format AvchdMovie Size recording format MP4 Movie quality Average bit Description Rate 107 Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Exposure Compensation 109 High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity 111 To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Effects of lighting conditions 114 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Quickly choosing the priority subject Metering Mode Advanced mode Scene Recognition What is the Anti Blink function? Advanced modeFirst Image Second Image Smile Shutter 121 Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 124 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Memory card Internal Menu items Date Folder view Menu items available for each view modeView Still MP4 128 Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Viewing functions available in Easy Mode 130 Date Select Calendar Image Index Number of images in index Back to top Number of images in index Slideshow Continuous PlaybackSlideshow with music Continuous Playback Slideshow with music Playback Selection EffectsMusic Interval Selecting background music Music Transfer Back to top Delete Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Delete 139 Beauty Effect 141 Retouch Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Retouch 143 144 Paint Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Paint 146 3D Viewing Setting to 3D Viewing mode easilyViewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Viewing burst images Back to top Protect Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Protect 151 Print Dpof Printing still images Back to top Rotate Volume Adjusting the volume during playback of a movie or slideshow 155 Movie format Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Movie formatAvchd format Back to top Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator AF Illuminator Contents list Back to top Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Image size Total zoom scale 16913M Approx × 1692M Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Scene Recog. Guide What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther ways to reduce red-eye 165 Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Top page Changing settings Main Settings Beep Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display color Display color Demo Mode Top page Changing settings Main Settings Demo Mode Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Initialize Top page Changing settings Main Settings Ctrl for Hdmi Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Back to top USB Connect Setting Top page Changing settings Main Settings USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Single Top page Changing settings Main Settings Download Music Download Music Empty Music Music Transfer Power Save Top page Changing settings Main Settings Power Save Version Format Create REC.Folder On the folders Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy Images cannot be copied individually File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting PhotoTV HD 192 Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Menu Function Ctrl for Hdmi Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV 196 Windows Recommended computer environmentMac PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Installing PlayMemories Home WindowsStarting PlayMemories Home Windows PlayMemories Home Help Guide Music Transfer Download Music Empty Music Back to top Software for Mac Connecting the camera to the computer USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Importing images to a computer Home Deleting the USB connection Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Characteristics of each type of discRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu-ray discsTypes of discs that can be used with PlayMemories Home Devices Disc type Printing still images If you have problems Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack into the cameraPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrect 211 Shooting still images/movies Cannot select the Face Detection function Flash does not workClose-up shoot function Macro / Focus On does not work Macro shooting cannot be turned off Button halfway down Image colors are not correctThere is a dark shadow on the image Eyes of the subject come out red Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Viewing imagesCannot play back images Cannot hear music during slideshow Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot import images Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory cardCannot insert a memory card You have formatted a memory card by mistake Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Internal memoryInternal memory Memory Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing PrintingImages are printed with both edges cut off Cannot print images with the date Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Touch Panel/Screen Touch Panel/ScreenCannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully Screen goes dark, the screen vanishes Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the cameraOthers Lens gets fogged Self-diagnosis display C32C13 E61 E62 E91 Internal memory error MessagesCamera overheating Allow it to cool This memory card is not formatted correctly Empty folder contents File ErrorNo images No still images Vibration warning indicator Error Playing MusicError Formatting Music Image size over limit Image Database File error. Cannot recover data Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Situations this camera has difficulty handling 228 Precautions Functions built into this camera On image data compatibility 231 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup batteryBattery Battery pack On charging the battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Memory Stick media Memory cardTypes of memory card This manual Memory Stick media Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flashCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surface Number of still images Movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Movies Recordable time of moviesInternal Memory card formatted with this camera Quality/Size Memory Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Avchd format Recording and playback on the camera License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Trademarks